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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Lotus Emeya comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Lotus Emeya?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,752 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 6 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 188 km more than the Lotus Emeya.
Emeya
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 564 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 845 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers moderately more boot space – 509 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Lotus Emeya has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £92,600
Lotus Emeya
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Lotus Emeya
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
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Lotus Emeya
The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Lotus Emeya
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
509 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,139 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
2,005 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
450 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Lotus
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